Principal Engineer - FPT Validation

1840 Micron Tech. OP India LLP; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

1840 Micron Tech. OP India LLP is looking for a skilled SSD Firmware Validation Engineer based in Bengaluru, India. You will define test plans and develop test scripts to validate Firmware for NVMe SSD products, ensuring high standards in quality and collaboration.

The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation, expertise in debugging NVMe Protocol issues, and proficiency in Python. Join us to drive innovative solutions in SSD technology.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation.
• Strong understanding of Whitebox and grey box test methods.
• Good knowledge of Linux OS debugging.

Responsibilities

• Define test plans and develop test scripts for Firmware validation.
• Collaborate with Firmware development teams and document test results.
• Drive issues to closure by interfacing with product development teams.

Skills

SSD Firmware Validation

Debugging NVMe Protocol

Automated Testing

Python Coding

AI Tools Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Lecroy/JDSU analyzers

Job description

Job Description

As an SSD Firmware Validation Engineer at Micron Technology, Inc., your responsibilities include:

• Define Test Plan/Design, test cases and develop Test Scripts to validate Firmware for Enterprise and Datacenter class NVMe SSD products.
• Demonstrate high skills to understand one or more areas of Firmware: Front End, Back end/Media management, FTL or Security.
• Exhibit competency in understanding NVMe/PCIe specifications, NVMe Cloud SSD Specifications, and customer specific requirements.
• Partner with Firmware development teams through the lifecycle of the product, find defects and validate fixes by creating grey and Whitebox tests.
• Communicate status, issues, concerns, strategies of programs and projects, including development of appropriate indicators.
• Deal with ambiguity and operate with little direction to meet defined goals.
• Collaborate with others to achieve goals and task completion.
• Comprehend and articulate validation strategies, plans and status.
• Review, track and document test results and sightings.
• Drive issues to closure by interfacing with other product development teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering with 10+ years of experience in SSD Firmware Validation.
• Proficiency in using AI tools (Claude) to perform tasks efficiently.
• Strong understanding of Whitebox and grey box test methods for Enterprise / Datacenter SSD Firmware.
• Hands‑on experience debugging NVMe Protocol issues using Lecroy/JDSU analyzers.
• Prepared good test plans involving access patterns, NVMe protocols, FW test hooks and VS commands for one or more of the following areas of Firmware: Front End, Back End, FTL and Security.
• Integrated tests into an automated test environment and collaborated with test execution teams to drive validation plans/strategy.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating system debugging and coding in Python.
• Effective oral and written communication with strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Expert planning and tracking skills, able to see big picture, well‑organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects, excellent time management with respect to priorities and self‑management.
• Excellent knowledge of system storage and the relationship to platform components: CPU, Memory, PCIe, drivers, OS, firmware, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees.

Company Policies

Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.